Everytime I have read about this (web posts or magazines), they always say NOT to put running shoes in the washing machine.
For one it is not good for the materials and glues of a quality running shoe.

Just shake em out, the best you can and use a wet washcloth to give em a once over. One of the best inventions ever made by mankind is a can of compressed air (the kind you use to clean your computer monitor and keyboard). Use that to blow off as much dirt as you can from the inside.
I always keep finding great ideas for compressed air.
If they are looking dirty because you have worn them everyday for over a year, than it may be time for a new pair.

I wonder....
If you can get around 500 miles out of a pair of shoes, I bet that the ppl who run 100 mile weeks must have some really brand new looking shoes when they get rid of them.
Any 100mpw ppl disagree???

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jarhead0351:
Baby wipes work GREAT for cleaning the outside of your shoes.

Don't throw 'em in the washer though. Its too hard on them and they are too expensive to wear out in a washing machine.

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I guess I agee, but what's the difference than getting them soaking wet running in the rain, VS the washing machine? Is it the heat of the water, the aggitation, detergent???

Just curious. I usually wash mine once in the machine half way through the shoes mileage, and I don't notice a difference.

Tim

From the Mizuno website (yes, I know, this is not for all manufacturers)

Can I wash my shoes in the washing machine?

None of the Mizuno shoes are suitable for machine washing. This may destroy or damage the technical fibers used on the shoes. Cleaning can be done by hand washing in soapy water. However, you should not use chemically enhanced powders or detergents. Do not force or artificially dry your shoes. This may damage the materials used in the production of the shoes.

I read in Runner's World a few years ago an interview with the founder of New Balance. He says he machine washes his shoes regularly, I think around once a month. He stuffs them with newspaper to dry them, changing the paper every few hours. I have washed different brands of shoes a few times, and always thought they came out well. If you wash them every hundred miles you are only washing them 4 times maybe before you throw them out, and it helps with stinky shoe syndrome. I usually put them in with a few towels so that they don't bounce around too much and don't mark up any real clothes.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sarah108:
Is it okay to do this? Any advice? I have Asics Gels 2120s if it makes a difference.<HR>

I wear the same sneaks and was told not to put them into the machine. I always keep two pair active if you will. One pair for the mud or rain and the other for the road.

I'm a neat-freak, and my running shoes aren't the expensive kind anyway. It goes into the washing machine after off-road exposure. I let these air-dry after.



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When the stench just becomes overwhelming (my wife usually gives me the que on this), I throw them into the dish washer. It seems to be more forgiving on the shoe and it works fine on the normal setting. However, don't do anything as goofy as I did and try it with dishes already inside. The dishes had the shoe smell for a while afterwards. I would have probably been OK except the family did not appreciate it!